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WCDO News — Thursday 5-31-18
James Brower and Tobias Rundstrom-Wooding of Norwich will face trial in November in Chenango County Court. The 2 are accused of raping & murdering 11-year-old Jacelyn O'Connor of Morris in July of 2017; Rundstrom-Wooding is facing the most serious charges in the case, for 1st & 2nd degree murder, rape, and possession of a sexual performance of a child among other charges.
13-year-old Melodie Loya from Bainbridge advanced to the Finals to be held this evening, at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Maryland. Part 1 of the finals was completed this morning, where Melodie successfully advanced to the finals along with 40 other children. The finals can be viewed this evening starting at at 8:00 PM on ESPN. Loya competed last year that the Scripps National Spelling Bee, where she finished in the top 20.
33 year old Brian Johnston was charged with DWI & other charges by State Police for allegedly driving while intoxicated with a child in his vehicle, following a 2 vehicle accident on State Route 80 in Edmeston. Johnston attempted to turn into a private drive, when another vehicle failed to stop in time and struck Johnson's vehicle, Johnston was arraigned in the Edmeston Town Court and released on his own recognizance. He is scheduled to reappear on June 4th.
State Police arrested 41 year old Joseph Blaylock of Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania, for allegedly possessing unlicensed firearms. Troopers were dispatched to a residence on State Highway 8 in the town of Deposit; a trooper witnessed 2 men around a campfire with a handgun and a shotgun near them. Blaylock was charged with criminal possession of a loaded firearm, criminal possession of an assault rifle and possession of a large capacity ammo-feeding device, he did not have permits for the weapons. 58 year old Robert Catania was issued a ticket for possession of marijuana. Blaylock was arraigned in the town of Deposit and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $10,000 cash bond pending court action Friday.
Norwich Police arrested 30 year old Rhonda Horton of Norwich for allegedly selling cocaine. Horton was charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance; she was arraigned at the Norwich City Court and sent to the Chenango County Jail on $20,000 cash bail.
The 69th annual Pageant of the Bands will take place Today through Sunday at Sherburne-Earlville High School. The pageant will feature 30 participating schools, and is expected to draw about 20,000 people to Sherburne, the event is free & open to the public.
Governor Cuomo announced nearly $38 million is available through the Farmland Protection Implementation Grant program to help farmers across New York protect valuable and at-risk farmland. Municipalities, counties, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and land trusts are eligible to apply for individual grants of up to $2 million Dollars. The application deadline is August 31st & the Request for Proposals is available at agriculture.ny.gov.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is seeking teams for its 19th Annual Business Links Golf Tournament which will be held at the SUNY Delhi Golf Course on Tuesday, June 12th at 1:00 PM. The entry fee for the Captain and Crew format is $300 per team, to register a team visit delawarecounty.org or call 746-2281.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Special Board of Education Meeting Today, in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM for the purpose of accepting bids for the Capital Project and interviewing Candidates for the open Board seat.
13-year-old Melodie Loya from Bainbridge advanced to the Finals to be held this evening, at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Maryland. Part 1 of the finals was completed this morning, where Melodie successfully advanced to the finals along with 40 other children. The finals can be viewed this evening starting at at 8:00 PM on ESPN. Loya competed last year that the Scripps National Spelling Bee, where she finished in the top 20.
33 year old Brian Johnston was charged with DWI & other charges by State Police for allegedly driving while intoxicated with a child in his vehicle, following a 2 vehicle accident on State Route 80 in Edmeston. Johnston attempted to turn into a private drive, when another vehicle failed to stop in time and struck Johnson's vehicle, Johnston was arraigned in the Edmeston Town Court and released on his own recognizance. He is scheduled to reappear on June 4th.
State Police arrested 41 year old Joseph Blaylock of Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania, for allegedly possessing unlicensed firearms. Troopers were dispatched to a residence on State Highway 8 in the town of Deposit; a trooper witnessed 2 men around a campfire with a handgun and a shotgun near them. Blaylock was charged with criminal possession of a loaded firearm, criminal possession of an assault rifle and possession of a large capacity ammo-feeding device, he did not have permits for the weapons. 58 year old Robert Catania was issued a ticket for possession of marijuana. Blaylock was arraigned in the town of Deposit and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $10,000 cash bond pending court action Friday.
Norwich Police arrested 30 year old Rhonda Horton of Norwich for allegedly selling cocaine. Horton was charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance; she was arraigned at the Norwich City Court and sent to the Chenango County Jail on $20,000 cash bail.
The 69th annual Pageant of the Bands will take place Today through Sunday at Sherburne-Earlville High School. The pageant will feature 30 participating schools, and is expected to draw about 20,000 people to Sherburne, the event is free & open to the public.
Governor Cuomo announced nearly $38 million is available through the Farmland Protection Implementation Grant program to help farmers across New York protect valuable and at-risk farmland. Municipalities, counties, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and land trusts are eligible to apply for individual grants of up to $2 million Dollars. The application deadline is August 31st & the Request for Proposals is available at agriculture.ny.gov.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is seeking teams for its 19th Annual Business Links Golf Tournament which will be held at the SUNY Delhi Golf Course on Tuesday, June 12th at 1:00 PM. The entry fee for the Captain and Crew format is $300 per team, to register a team visit delawarecounty.org or call 746-2281.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Special Board of Education Meeting Today, in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM for the purpose of accepting bids for the Capital Project and interviewing Candidates for the open Board seat.
BainbridgeBAINBRIDGE GUILFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATIONBRIAN JOHNSTONDelaware County Chamber of CommerceDepositEDMESTONFARMLAND PROTECTION IMPLEMENTATION GRANT PROGRAMGovernor CuomoJAMES BROWERJOSEPH BLAYLOCKLAKE HARMONY PENNSYLVANIAMARYLANDMELODIE LOYAMilfordNew YorkNorwichNYPAGEANT OF THE BANDSRHONDA HORTONROBERT CATANIASCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEESHERBURNE EARLVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOLSUNY DELHITobias Rundstrom-WoodingWCDO
WCDO News — Monday 4-30-18
The 2nd trial of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver gets underway today in New York City. Silver was convicted of using his political influence for political favors; the conviction was tossed last summer, when appellate judges in the 2nd Circuit ruled that the definition of “official acts” had been changed by a previous Supreme Court decision in the public corruption case of former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 35 year old Daniel White of Mt. Upton for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, use of a Vehicle without an Ignition Interlock Device, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, plus several other traffic violations, on Circle Drive in the Village of Sidney. White was arraigned at the Village of Sidney Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2500 cash bail. White is scheduled to return to the Village of Sidney Court at a later date to answer the charges.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released a report on the recently enacted state budget. DiNapoli’s report finds the enacted budget increases General Support for Public Schools by 3.4% and provides an additional $50 million in competitive grants for prekindergarten, after-school and other programs. The Budget holds flat most direct aid to local governments; it is funded at $715 million, the same level for the last 6 years. The budget also maintains the appropriation for the Environmental Protection Fund at $300 million.
Hartwick College has received a $300,000 grant from The Clark Foundation to help fund a new Hospital Suite Simulation Unit for the College’s nursing department. The new equipment will be located in repurposed space in Smith Hall. The grant will enable the College to better prepare its nursing students to enter the field, and grow the department by another 10 students. This is the fourth such award from the Foundation since 2011.
The FoxNow Convenient Care Clinic at the FoxCare Center in Oneonta will be closing tomorrow, Fox Hospital Marketing Director Gabrielle Argo Explains:
(Gabrielle Argo 4-30-18)
The Convenient Care Clinic off of River Street in Oneonta is open 7 days a week, more information about their services is available at bassett.org or at 1-800-bassett.
Governor Cuomo announced nearly $2.2 million will be awarded to 34 farms across the state through the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program, to help farms reduce their operational impact on the environment and better prepare for and recover after extreme weather events. In the Southern Tier; Chenango County Soil and Water Conservation District was awarded $77,255 to work with 6 farms to implement cover crops, which are planted to improve soil quality, reduce erosion, and to increase soil organic matter to improve resiliency during periods of flood and drought.
Broome County Special Investigators seized 200 bags of heroin, drug packaging materials, marijuana and $300 in suspected drug money from a Chenango Street residence in the City of Binghamton. The Broome County Special Investigations Unit (SIU) Task Force on Wednesday executed a search warrant at 66 Chenango Street. Police arrested 38 year old Juan Delacruz of Binghamton on a felony drug possession charge. Delacruz was arraigned in City of Binghamton court and remanded to the Broome County Jail.
State Senator John Bonacic announced Friday that he will not be running for another term. Bonacic has served in the state Senate for 20 years & has served in elected office for more than 4 decades. Bonacic’s 42nd District includes the Masonville, Delhi, Hamden, Walton, Tompkins and Colchester.
State Senator John DeFrancisco said Friday he will not seek re-election and plans to end his 40-year career in politics when his term expires at the end of the year. DeFrancisco had considered a run for Governor but he announced Friday that he will retire from the Senate & from politics.
Officials with Afton Motorsports Park announced that the practice for drivers originally rescheduled for tonight has been postponed. An announcement is expected later in the week regarding the status of Friday's race schedule.
The next "REUNITE BAINBRIDGE” Meeting will be held today at 7:00 PM at Back of Bob's Diner. Topics of discussion will include the Status of Mural Project, the upcoming General Clinton Canoe Regatta, Jericho Arts Council Activities and Dates, Memorial Day Activities, the Summer Fest & the Golf Tournament, more information is available at 967-8700
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 35 year old Daniel White of Mt. Upton for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, use of a Vehicle without an Ignition Interlock Device, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, plus several other traffic violations, on Circle Drive in the Village of Sidney. White was arraigned at the Village of Sidney Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2500 cash bail. White is scheduled to return to the Village of Sidney Court at a later date to answer the charges.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released a report on the recently enacted state budget. DiNapoli’s report finds the enacted budget increases General Support for Public Schools by 3.4% and provides an additional $50 million in competitive grants for prekindergarten, after-school and other programs. The Budget holds flat most direct aid to local governments; it is funded at $715 million, the same level for the last 6 years. The budget also maintains the appropriation for the Environmental Protection Fund at $300 million.
Hartwick College has received a $300,000 grant from The Clark Foundation to help fund a new Hospital Suite Simulation Unit for the College’s nursing department. The new equipment will be located in repurposed space in Smith Hall. The grant will enable the College to better prepare its nursing students to enter the field, and grow the department by another 10 students. This is the fourth such award from the Foundation since 2011.
The FoxNow Convenient Care Clinic at the FoxCare Center in Oneonta will be closing tomorrow, Fox Hospital Marketing Director Gabrielle Argo Explains:
(Gabrielle Argo 4-30-18)
The Convenient Care Clinic off of River Street in Oneonta is open 7 days a week, more information about their services is available at bassett.org or at 1-800-bassett.
Governor Cuomo announced nearly $2.2 million will be awarded to 34 farms across the state through the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program, to help farms reduce their operational impact on the environment and better prepare for and recover after extreme weather events. In the Southern Tier; Chenango County Soil and Water Conservation District was awarded $77,255 to work with 6 farms to implement cover crops, which are planted to improve soil quality, reduce erosion, and to increase soil organic matter to improve resiliency during periods of flood and drought.
Broome County Special Investigators seized 200 bags of heroin, drug packaging materials, marijuana and $300 in suspected drug money from a Chenango Street residence in the City of Binghamton. The Broome County Special Investigations Unit (SIU) Task Force on Wednesday executed a search warrant at 66 Chenango Street. Police arrested 38 year old Juan Delacruz of Binghamton on a felony drug possession charge. Delacruz was arraigned in City of Binghamton court and remanded to the Broome County Jail.
State Senator John Bonacic announced Friday that he will not be running for another term. Bonacic has served in the state Senate for 20 years & has served in elected office for more than 4 decades. Bonacic’s 42nd District includes the Masonville, Delhi, Hamden, Walton, Tompkins and Colchester.
State Senator John DeFrancisco said Friday he will not seek re-election and plans to end his 40-year career in politics when his term expires at the end of the year. DeFrancisco had considered a run for Governor but he announced Friday that he will retire from the Senate & from politics.
Officials with Afton Motorsports Park announced that the practice for drivers originally rescheduled for tonight has been postponed. An announcement is expected later in the week regarding the status of Friday's race schedule.
The next "REUNITE BAINBRIDGE” Meeting will be held today at 7:00 PM at Back of Bob's Diner. Topics of discussion will include the Status of Mural Project, the upcoming General Clinton Canoe Regatta, Jericho Arts Council Activities and Dates, Memorial Day Activities, the Summer Fest & the Golf Tournament, more information is available at 967-8700
AFTON MOTORSPORTS PARKBinghamtonChenango County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictFOXCARE CENTERFOXNOW CONVENIENT CARE CLINICGABRIELLE ARGOHartwick CollegeJUAN DELACRUZNew YorkNew York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoliNYREUNITE BAINBRIDGESHELDON SILVERSTATE SENATOR JOHN BONACICSTATE SENATOR JOHN DEFRANCISCOVirginia Governor Bob McDonnellWCDO